FG APPOINTS UNILAG DVC AS MEMBER, NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR PARIS 2015 – UNFCCC COP 21

The Federal Government has appointed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Professor Babajide I. Alo, FAS as a member of the National Committee for Paris 2015 – UNFCCC COP 21. The six-man committee was constituted by the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurentia L. Mallam to ensure Nigeria’s effective participation at the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) scheduled for December 2015 in Paris, France. The Terms of Reference of the committee are as follows: Coordinate national preparation towards Paris COP 21/CMO 11; Coordinate and ensure the preparation of Nigeria’s INDC; Articulate and develop country’s negotiating position; Assemble and train a technical team of negotiators for the country; Source for and ensure adequate funding for the preparation for Paris; Develop a stakeholder inclusive program, ensure participation of corporate Nigeria and convene meetings of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change as at when due; Ensure attendance and participation of country’s representatives at all international preparatory meeting; and Prepare and submit a comprehensive report of COP 21. The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of all members of the University Community, congratulates and wishes Professor Babajide Alo, FAS a fruitful time on the National Committee for Paris 2015 – UNFCCC COP 21.